Printing Services Specialist

Summary

This position is located at Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer.

Duties

HUD's Mission The mission of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is to foster strong communities by supporting access to quality, affordable housing, expanding the housing supply, and unlocking homeownership opportunities for the American people. The Department is committed to furthering the promise of self-sufficiency in every American while promoting economic development to revitalize rural, tribal, and urban communities across the country. This position is located in the Office of Administration, where you can ignite your career in public policy and information management with the only federal agency dedicated to ending homelessness and building strong, inclusive communities across America. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) gives the most vulnerable Americans the opportunity to thrive and succeed. HUD's Office of Administration (OA) propels that mission by giving HUD programs what they need to work faster, smarter, and better. Imagine a government agency where fully digital work flows replace outdated forms and paper-based processes; or where critical information is accessible to those who need it, available for public scrutiny when appropriate, and fully protected from unauthorized access, in real-time. Envision what the government of the future should be: agile, responsive, efficient, accountable. HUD's Office of Administration is making that vision a reality every day, because the vulnerable and homeless deserve no less. Join us in inventing the future of government today. Successful candidates to this one-of-a-kind team will be versatile leaders who: Enjoy the challenge of a diverse portfolio Thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment Are ready to learn and grow through innovation and risk-taking Have a passion for getting it done Welcome opportunities to hone and broaden their subject matter expertise and to advance and diversify their careers at every level If you are passionate about good government, excited about innovating, craving technology solutions, and want to have fun while having an impact--HUD's Office of Administration is the place for you! The following are the duties of this position at the GS-12. You will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. As a Printing Services Specialist, you will: Review and approve complex printing requests and develops comprehensive printing and binding specifications. Conduct advanced pre-flight reviews ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory standards. Develop detailed procurement requisitions and statements of work based on complex specifications. Use print-related software to create, convert, and edit documents from hard copies and digital files to prepare for print. Provide printing services on high speed digital printers

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: For the GS-09 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: Editing and formatting documents for printing leveraging computer software such as Adobe Pro or Microsoft office products; AND Assisting customers with the selection of printing specifications and methods; AND Reviewing completed print jobs to ensure they align with the specifications requested; AND Providing status updates to managers and other stakeholders regarding ongoing and future print assignments. OR Education: Completed a Master's or equivalent graduate degree; or (two) 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in journalism, business administration, English composition, commerce, accounting, printing or printing engineering, graphic or commercial art, industrial engineering, or economics.; or LL.B. or J.D., if related at an accredited college or university NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) to support your claim. OR Combination: Have a combination of specialized experience (less than one year) and graduate education (less than two years) that when combined equals 100% of the qualification requirement. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) to support your claim. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.

Education

The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.